Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (39)
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
From the Organizer
Race Information
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
Additional Information
This is a gravel course.
5K & 10K Course (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5974019947
This course is an out-and-back. (1.56M)
5K does the course two times.
10K does the course four times.
Half Marathon Course (1.09M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5953427932
This course is an out-and-back. (2.18M)
Half Marathon does the course six times.
Course Time Limit
3 hours and 30 minutes.
Finisher Medals
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Shirt and Gear Shop
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Best Costume
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Series Points
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Awards
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Frequently Asked Questions and Information
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Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bowling Green Warren Co Ap.
Host City
About Bowling Green, KY
Population
73,638
as of 2023
Elevation
526 ft
Nearest Airport
BNA
Nashville International Airport · 60 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (39)
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (39)?
- Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (39) is a running race held in Bowling Green, Kentucky on September 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (39)?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Bowling Green, Kentucky at 9222 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (39)?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (39)
Sep 26, 2026